1257. The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation.59 He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them.60 Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament.61 The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are “reborn of water and the Spirit.” God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sacraments.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
571. What is contemplative prayer?
193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?
227. What is the sacramental character?
250. How are the sacraments of the Church divided?
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
511. How should social and economic life be pursued?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the unchanging nature of God, according to Malachi 3:6?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
How important is Esther’s purpose and mission in Esther 4:14?
